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High Court Orders NHAI Director to Appear Over Indore‑Devas Bypass Toll Issues
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:40 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the NHAI project director to appear in court on 22 December 2026 to address complaints about the deteriorated Indore‑Devas bypass and its toll collection.
The Indore‑Devas bypass, a key link between the city and the Devas region, has been reported to be in a poor state of repair, causing frequent complaints from commuters and local businesses.
In response, the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s Indore bench issued a stern directive, ordering the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) project director to appear personally before the court on 22 December 2026.
The court specifically demanded that the NHAI address the road’s deteriorated condition and clarify the basis for toll collection on the bypass, questioning why tolls are being levied on a road that is in disrepair.
The order signals the judiciary’s willingness to hold infrastructure authorities accountable and may prompt a review of maintenance protocols and toll policies for the bypass.
In response, the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s Indore bench issued a stern directive, ordering the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) project director to appear personally before the court on 22 December 2026.
The court specifically demanded that the NHAI address the road’s deteriorated condition and clarify the basis for toll collection on the bypass, questioning why tolls are being levied on a road that is in disrepair.
The order signals the judiciary’s willingness to hold infrastructure authorities accountable and may prompt a review of maintenance protocols and toll policies for the bypass.